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Civil Designer
Colliers Engineering Design INC · 🇺🇸 Sunshine Coast, QLD, AU
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 4 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Apr 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 6 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Colliers Engineering Design INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles1 certified filing for “Engineering Designer” (Civil Engineers) in FL: $78k–$78k, median $78k. Most were filed at wage level I (100%) — 1 lottery entry, ≈15% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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Sponsor Radar — Colliers Engineering Design INC
The US Department of Labor certified 4 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Apr 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 6 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
We are seeking to appoint a Civil Designer within our Sunshine Coast Office, this is a newly created role available due to strong organic growth. You will work closely with Project Engineers, Project Managers and Senior Designers on the design and delivery of Urban Development projects. In particular you will work on land developments (residential and commercial), infrastructure and municipal projects including roads, drainage, sewer, water, earthworks erosion and sediment control. Specifically: • Review sketches, drawings and engineering data received from external consultants, clients and internal stakeholders • Create detailed engineering designs and construction drawings compliant with industry standards and codes • Analyse and prepare reports, drawings, planning and design documents for urban development projects • Liaise with stakeholders on a regular basis to manage project variations • High level technical knowledge of industry codes and standards • Proven project design delivery experience • Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders • High level industry awareness and engagement • Relevant tertiary qualifications. use of 12d, ACAD, 12d drainage, PC Drain • Experience in preparation of concept and detailed designs for land development projects At Colliers, we are enterprising. What sets us apart is not what we do, but how we do it. Our people are passionate, take personal responsibility and always do what’s right for our clients, people and communities. We accelerate their success by empowering them to think and act differently to drive exceptional results. With circa 9,000 experts in Asia Pacific, our enterprising culture and decentralised operating model allows us to act with speed in local markets, seizing opportunities to innovate and accelerate the success of our clients and our people. Our collaborative culture sets us apart. We help experts become true specialists and provide the long-term structure and platform to accelerate their success. We foster an environment in which everyone at Colliers feels respected and comfortable bringing their authentic selves to do their best work. It’s our people who set us apart and we actively recruit people who represent the diversity of the communities in which we operate. We take great pride in doing what’s right and operating in ways that benefit the business, our people, our clients, our communities, and the environment. Experts join experts, and we welcome you to join us as we lead the industry into the future. Please apply with your CV or reach out to jasmine.mims@colliers.com for more information. Please be advised that applications will only be accepted directly rather than via recruitment agencies.